A noninvasive wearable sensor to accurately measure and inform the hydration of naval aviators in the flight environment is proposed. It uses multifrequency bio-electric impedance analysis to accurately measure skin hydration and Total Body Water content and provide feedback to the user in real time. The proposed wrist-worn band is self-contained, durable, suitable for an extreme range of environmental conditions, and integrates seamlessly with flight crew equipment. The proposed hydration monitor is also wireless, allowing hydration data to stream to any wireless sensor network. The solution is designed specifically for naval aviators but is ideal for DoD personnel, athletes, industrial workers, and consumers.
Benefit: When fully developed, the proposed noninvasive wearable hydration monitor will improve safety, performance, and health. This is accomplished by supporting the following: 1. Improved real-time awareness of your bodys actual Total Body Water content 2. Small, wearable, and interconnected hydration monitor built for extremely demanding environments 3. Reduced incidences of physiological and psychological episodes due to dehydration Technology developed under this SBIR will benefit KCFs commercial industrial customers, DoD customers, consumers, and research customers.
Keywords: hydration, hydration, wearable sensors, Healthcare, body sensors, internet of things
